Fernandez, Nkunku, Sterling - Chelsea injury news and return dates for Man City FA Cup semi-final

Chelsea have a tough task ahead of them as they bid to overcome Manchester City to reach a fourth FA Cup final in five years. The Blues head into the game having not lost to Pep Guardiola's side in the two Premier League meetings so far, drawing 1-1 and 4-4.

Victory here would be the biggest result in Mauricio Pochettino's to date. He is aiming to get into the final of both domestic cups at the first attempt having been defeated by Liverpool in the Carabao Cup in February.

Chelsea headed into that game off the back of holding Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium and will travel to Wembley in fine formafter demolishing Everton on Monday 6-0. It is also over two months since Chelsea lost inside 90 minutes despite disappointing draws to Brentford, Burnley, and Sheffield United keeping pressure on Pochettino's job.

He will now have to get his side ready to go again without some of the big stars available. Chelsea's injury crisis continues to plague the side this season, here, football.london has the latest from the treatment room.

Noni Madueke was withdrawn in the 72nd minute against Everton after being on the end of a number of strong challenges that required him to be seen by club physios. Despite his number being shown, Madueke appeared to be trying to signal to the bench that he was still okay to continue despite coming off worse for wear from one of those challenges.

When he was replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka, Madueke headed straight down the tunnel, but he later returned to watch the final minutes from the bench.

Possible return date: Manchester City (N) — FA Cup semi-final — Saturday, April 20.

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